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Is electrosynthesis always green and advantageous compared to traditional methods?

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  • Yong Yuan

    (Wuhan University)

  • Aiwen Lei

    (Wuhan University
    Jiangxi Normal University)

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While electrosynthesis represents a green and advantageous alternative to traditional synthetic methods, electrochemical reactions still suffer from some drawbacks that require further efforts in order to fully express the potential of electricity-driven transformations. In this Comment, we will briefly discuss both the advantages and limitations of electrosynthesis, especially when compared with the other traditional synthetic organic methods, and share some forward-looking thoughts on the future developments of electrochemical reactions.

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  • Yong Yuan & Aiwen Lei, 2020. "Is electrosynthesis always green and advantageous compared to traditional methods?," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 11(1), pages 1-3, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:11:y:2020:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-020-14322-z
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-14322-z
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